Daily Archives: September 19, 2013

‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Picket Fences’ top Emmys 20 years ago this hour (1993)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher Present at the Emmys, 1993'

(Sunday, September 19, 1993, 8 p.m. EDT) — Seinfeld, a fictionalized version of comedian Jerry Seinfeld featuring a host of his friends and acquaintances, captured top honors tonight at the 45th Primetime Emmy Awards, winning three Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Continue reading ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Picket Fences’ top Emmys 20 years ago this hour (1993) →

Singer-songwriter Gram Parsons pronounced dead 40 years ago this hour (1973)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s


Video: 'The Extraordinary - Gram Parsons - 1995'

(Wednesday, September 19, 1973, 12:15 a.m. PDT) — Singer-songwriter Gram Parsons died today under mysterious circumstances in Joshua Tree, California. Parsons, who was 26, played with The Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers. His coffin was later stolen by two of his associates and set on fire.